jnet replied the topic: Re: pic's of my 33g planted tank

yea lucky bamboo isnt the same as garden bamboo and I dont think that will work it doesnt like waterlogged soil. In my pond I have a water mint; would this be safe in a tank? the pond fish dont seem to mind it.

Small Fry replied the topic: Re: pic's of my 33g planted tank

If the water mint you are talking about is Mentha aquatica then yes is does like wet feet and I am sure you could try it in your filters like your philodendron and trandscantia but I would be more incline to find true aquatic species of plants that grow when emersed in water rather then have to grow above the water level.

Jenn27 replied the topic: Re: pic's of my 33g planted tank

Beautiful tanks!! I was just telling my husband yesterday that after we get our O moved out into a bigger tank, I want to turn our 55g into planted tank with some small tropicals such as neon tetras and bala sharks.

We have had our Groucho (Tiger O) for over a year now...have watched him grow from 2 inches to pushing 11 inches! LOVE watching him swim around in his little 55 gal world. We also have a fancy goldfish and a black moor in a separate tank. We love our fishies!...[IMG]

cebosound replied the topic: Re: pic's of my 33g planted tank

Small Fry, Nice Planted Tank. I like the bamboo, did they used to be smaller and then just flurished to the point where they have grown out of the top of the tank?

I have wanted to try a planted tank with Discus for quite a while, just haven't pulled the trigger. Instead i end up with these Large aggressive cichlids that will moe down anything in its way, plants, fish, etc...

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Jnet, cool purple plant. im surprised that did well in your tank; hadn't heard of that type. (I have only tried goldon pothos).

Small Fry replied the topic: Re: pic's of my 33g planted tank

Hey Jenn and Cebosound thanks for your comments on my tank. I bought the bamboo that size and just added it a few days ago but I have talked with others that have done this and they had good success with it. Good luck on your planted tank when you get around to it.
Jenn I would caution putting bala sharks in a 55g since that will be to small once they are full grown. They are a schooling fish so small groups should be tanked together and once they reach maturity they need a min tank size of about 125g. This is just what I have read. My buddy has 3 bala's in his 100g and they are getting very big and making his tank look small for them.

Cebosound if you have questions on plants in the future I might be able to help you out and if I don't know I will find out for you